BA Modern Languages
About this course
BA in Modern Languages, a modern languages degree focusing on the study of two or three languages and their cultural contexts. The course includes a year spent abroad studying, working, or acting as a language assistant. Students can choose between route one, which involves studying two languages alongside culture and translation modules, and route two, which involves studying three languages with a culture module. The first year covers foundational language learning and culture study across the chosen languages. Students select their languages from a range including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian. Depending on the chosen route, fifty or seventy-five percent of time is devoted directly to language acquisition. The curriculum also incorporates thematic culture modules spanning the societies associated with the studied languages.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB to include A in a language. You must possess an A level in your first language choice (French, German, Italian or Spanish). IB: 32 to include 6 in a Higher Level language. You must be taking the language chosen as Language 1 (French, German, Italian or Spanish) at Higher Level.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 85%: 227 offers from 268 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 35%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Route One: study two languages, exploring associated cultures and societies
- Route Two: study two languages and selected cultural contexts, with a third language in addition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Modern Languages at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Modern Languages at University of Warwick do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Modern Languages at University of Warwick?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Modern Languages at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Modern Languages at University of Warwick?
85% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 227 offers from 268 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Modern Languages at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Modern Languages at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.